HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-10 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to
order at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Debra Placko, Commissioner Marlon
Bolton, Commissioner Mike Gelin and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren and
City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Placko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Honoring the Memory of
Princess Patricia Stanley (Requested by Commissioner Julie Fishman)
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming April 2019 as
"Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Month". (Requested by Mayor Michelle J.
Gomez)
c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming the week of May
19-25, 2019 as "National Public Works Week". (Requested by Public Services Director Jack
Strain)
d. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez for the US Conference of
Mayors Play Ball Initiative Proclamation (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Greg
Warner)
e. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming the Month of April
2019 as "Autism Awareness Month". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton)
f. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming April 6, 2019 as
"Father's MIA "As We Honor Her" Day". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton)
g. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Commending and
Congratulating Jayla Austin for Her Award Winning Chinese Poem. (Requested by Mayor
Michelle J. Gomez)
h. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Commending HandsOn
Broward for the Makeover at Tamarac Elementary on January 15, 2019. (Requested by
Commissioner Julie
Fishman)
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i. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Commending the Kao USA for
the Makeover at Tamarac Elementary on January 15, 2019. (Requested by Commissioner
Julie Fishman)
j. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez for the Sunshine State Games-
Statewide Domino Championship. (Requested by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton thanked staff for working on the proclamation
for Father's MIA. Commissioner Bolton talked about the City working with Father's MIA.
Commissioner Bolton said he liked the proclamation for the Sunshine State Games and
noted how we worked with Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Hazelle Rogers to bring the event to the
Tamarac Community Center. Commissioner Bolton noted that he hopes Tamarac sponsors
next year's game. Commissioner Bolton said you can following him on Facebook and can
call him on his cell at 954-275-3850.
b. Commissioner Gelin: Commissioner Gelin read an email from a resident praising several
employees. Commissioner Gelin reported meeting with residents; the Swim 4 Nick Swim-a-
thon on March 30th; a multicultural church event at the Church of God; National Forum of
Black Public Administrators National Conference; the Broward County Black Chamber of
Commerce Get Listed event; talked about examples of community outreach; talked about the
high cost of health insurance and gave a follow-up on previous Workshop items. A copy of
Commissioner Gelin PowerPoint presentation is on file in the Clerk's Office. Commissioner
Gelin asked for a consensus to direct the City Attorney's Office to draft a Local Business
Preference Ordinance. Commissioner Gelin seconded by Vice Mayor Placko move approval
of having the City Attorney's Office draft a Local Business Preference Ordinance. Motion
passed unanimously (5-0). City Attorney Goren said he will draft legislation to reflect this
Motion.
c. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman said she was in Tallahassee two
separate weeks this past month. The first week she was there as part of Broward Days, this
is when businesses and local elected officials meet with state officials to educate them on
what is important for Broward County. Commissioner Fishman noted she was happy to see
that Kevin Thibault is now the Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation and that
she also spoke to Senator Dana Young the President and CEO of Visit Florida.
Commissioner Fishman said she also spoke to Ashley Moody the Attorney General for the
State of Florida about human trafficking and vacation rentals as well as other Legislators in
Tallahassee. Commissioner Fishman said she also was able to support several of our city's
appropriations items. Commissioner Fishman said the second week was in part with the
Florida League of Cities and talked about the shared needs of a majority of Florida cities.
Commissioner Fishman said there are more and more bills each year to preempt more issues
to the state and take away local government's Home Rule such as SB82, HB145, SB1000
and HB693. Commissioner Fishman talked about the School Choice Bill, HB9, SB1748 and
HB3. Commissioner Fishman's extensive report is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko talked about the Father's MIA organization and
their mission and goals and encouraged people to look up the organization and get involved.
Vice Mayor Placko said there is a lot going on in District 4 and appreciates everyone's calls
and emails because she wants to hear what they are thinking about current projects and
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future projects and their concerns. Vice Mayor Placko said this year's TU class had almost 60
people participate and encouraged people to sign up for next year's class. Vice Mayor Placko
said she attended the Reaching for the Stars Employee luncheon and noted that our
employees are the best and work very hard and are appreciated. Vice Mayor Placko talked
about things that had happened on this date in the past. Vice Mayor Placko wished everyone
a Happy Holiday.
e. Mayor Gomez: Mayor Gomez also wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Mayor Gomez said
she also attended the Reaching for the Stars Employee Luncheon and this year's theme was
Jeans and Jerseys Tailgate Party and noted that she wore a throw-back jersey for the
Brooklyn Dodgers in honor of her Mother. Mayor Gomez talked about how some employees
have not taken sick days in 8 and 9 years. Mayor Gomez reported that she, and other
Mayors, met with Sheriff Tony to discuss his term in office and problems in Broward County.
Mayor Gomez said they also talked about not having enough deputies and SRO's and talked
about how and who would be paying the SRO's. Mayor Gomez said she attended the
Collective Impact Symposium Supporting Girl's Needs. This was a collaborative effort done
by the Children's Services Council of Broward County, the Girls Coordinating Council of
Broward County and PACE Center for Girls and the report looks at the community conditions
that support or hurt girls. Girls are supported by having caring adult relationships, role
models, access to affordable housing and access to safe environments and healthy food.
Community conditions that negatively impact the lives of girls include racism, homelessness,
inadequate health insurance, trauma, abuse, living in poverty and gender biases. The report
highlights seven areas specific to girls' development: healthy relationships, social-emotional
wellbeing, juvenile justice involvement, physical health, sexual health, educational/vocational
and spiritual well-being. Mayor Gomez said that she is now on the New Children's Strategic
Plan Council which promotes holistic, gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and strength-
based approaches for supporting girls and encourages collaboration within the county and
system of care to align initiatives, endorse best practices for working with girls and provide
opportunities for girls to succeed. Mayor Gomez talked about 4 girls that were on the Council.
Mayor Gomez said she will bring back more information to share with Commission. Mayor
Gomez reported that she attended the Swim 4 Nick Swim-a-Thon at the Tamarac Aquatic
Center where Nick and his team mates practiced. Mayor Gomez thanked the people who
remained to hear the Commission Reports.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said at the Workshop there was a
consensus to nominate Mayor Gomez as the Director to vote at any Broward League of
Cities Board of Directors General membership meeting. However, a consensus was not
reached for the Alternate or Second Alternate. Mayor Gomez opened nominations for the
Alternate voting designation: Commissioner Gelin nominated Commissioner Bolton and
Commissioner Bolton accepted the nomination. Commissioner Fishman nominated herself
for Second Alternate and Mayor Gomez closed the nominations. City Attorney Goren said we
need a vote on Commissioner Bolton as Alternate. All were yes with the exception of
Commissioner Fishman. City Attorney Goren said for the records that Commissioner Bolton
is the Alternate. Commissioner Fishman said she would accept the nomination for Second
Alternate. All were in agreement. City Attorney Goren said we need a Motion to confirm the
Director; Commissioner Gelin seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved to confirm Mayor
Gomez as Director. All were in agreement.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said Community Development has
announced the Down-payment Assistance Program for first time homebuyers in Tamarac is
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now accepting applications in the Housing Division of the Community Development
Department. The program provides down—payment assistance for first time homebuyers,
purchasing properties in Tamarac. Applications are currently being accepted in the
Community Development until 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2019.
City Manager Cernech said Fire Rescue has reported the "Sound the Alarm" program will be
held on May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at which time volunteers from the American /Red
Cross will be installing free smoke alarms in the Neighborhoods of Academy Hill; Shangri-La
and the Isles of Tamarac. To date 245 alarms have been installed and if you would like a free
smoke alarm, please call 954-597-3800. City Manager Cernech congratulated Tommy
Demopoulos who was recognized on April 2nd in Tallahassee at the Capital Building as the
"2018 Florida Fire Inspector of the Year" by the Florida Fire Marshal Inspector Assoc. the
Florida Cabinet, Attorney General and Governor were at the award ceremony.
City Manager Cernech said that IT has reported the City of Tamarac's Social Media presence
has reach new heights recently with the addition of live commission meeting feeds on
Facebook. In addition to the City's website, City Commission Meetings are now streamed
live on the City's Facebook site. Additionally, the City's upcoming Neighborhood Meetings will
also be streamed live on the City's website as well as Facebook.
Upcoming Events: The Groove in the Grass Concert featuring the Caribbean Band, T-Wave,
will take place on April 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sports Complex. The
Springfest will be held on Saturday April 13th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Sports Complex
with the Egg hunt starting promptly at 10:00 am.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Gomez opened Public Participation and the following
individuals spoke: Ron Wasserman, 8577 Jade Dr., spoke about various items and his
concern about the contamination at Pod E, at Woodmont; Diane Ballon, 7625 NW 79th St.,
was opposed to a hotel being built at Woodmont; Debbie Taylor of W. McNab Ave., thanked
Tamarac Fire Rescue and BSO for their service to the Community and expressed her
concern with the number of trees that are being removed at Woodmont; Venice Berta of
Sands Point talked about vacation rentals. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Gomez
closed Public Participation.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Gomez asked City Manager Cernech if there were any
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech said there were no
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Bolton acknowledged the presence
of his wife and son in the audience. Commissioner Fishman seconded by Vice Mayor Placko
moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
a. TR13251 - Sprint Lease Extension: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, approving and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the
Second Amendment and the Memorandum of Second Amendment to the site lease
agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC, extending the lease term and
reducing the annual lease escalation for the cell tower site located at 7801 NW 61st Street in
Tamarac, FL; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-25
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b. TR13245 - WTP Finished Water Meter Upgrade: A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Task Authorization No. 19-14D and authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute Task Authorization No. 19-14D with Eckler Engineering,
Inc., to provide professional services for the design of the Water Treatment Plant Finished
Water Meter Replacement Project in the amount of $68,100.00; including preparation of
detailed plans and specifications followed by bidding assistance and engineering services
during construction, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as
authorized by Resolution No. R-2016-80, for an amount not to exceed $68,100.00;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the Contract; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-26
c. TR13246 - Authorizing Four Week Vacation for the Mayor and City Commission: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing a four-week
consecutive period (July 14, 2019 —August 18, 2019) during which time the City Commission
will not schedule any regular meetings pursuant to Section 4.06(a) of the City Charter;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for the meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING:
a. TO2390 - 1st Budget Amendment: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, amending Ordinance 2018-12, which adopted the City of Tamarac
Operating Budget, Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial
Policies for the Fiscal Year 2019, by increasing the total revenues and expenditures by a total
of$2,992,471 as detailed in Attachment A attached hereto and summarized in Attachment B;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. City Attorney
Goren read TO2390 by title into the record. Commissioner Fishman seconded by Vice Mayor
Placko moved approval of TO2390 on first reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING APRIL 10, 2019.
b. TO2391 - Comprehensive Procedures for City Commission Meetings: An Ordinance of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Chapter 2 of the City's Code of
Ordinances, entitled "Administration", specifically amending Article II, entitled "City
Commission", by amending Section 2-34, entitled Comprehensive Procedures for City
Commission Meetings"; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read TO2391 by title into the
record. Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of
TO2391 on first reading. Mayor Gomez gave a recap of the consensus reached at the
Workshop. Commissioner Gelin said he wants the Commission reports to stay where they
are on the agenda and a cap on the time of their individual reports. Commissioner Bolton said
he is not in favor of moving the reports and did not think the agenda order should be changed
at this time and would be counter-productive. Commissioner Bolton said they need to be
respectful of other people's time and added that he chooses not to give lengthy reports.
Commissioner Bolton said there are other changes he would like to look at and is not inclined
to vote on this tonight and wants to table this to the May 8, 2019 meeting. Commissioner
Bolton seconded by Commissioner Gelin moved to table this item to the May 8, 2019
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meeting. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Vice Mayor Placko and Commissioner Bolton
said they would like this item workshopped.
TABLED TO THE MAY 8, 2019 COMMISSION MEETING
City Attorney Goren introduced Quentin E. Morgan who has joined his law firm.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — Second Reading
scheduled for this meeting.
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi-Judicial Hearing(s) scheduled for
this meeting.
12. OTHER
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Gomez
adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
�./ Michelle J. Gomez Ma or
Patricia Teufel, CMC
City Clerk
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